Buste van een jongen met hoed 1878

Willem Witsen's "Buste van een jongen met hoed" is a charcoal drawing from 1878, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. It depicts a boy's head in profile, wearing a hat, captured in a realistic and expressive style. Witsen, known for his portrayal of everyday life, used charcoal to create subtle shading and texture, emphasizing the subject's features and the folds of the hat. The work showcases his skill in capturing the essence of a moment, highlighting the boy's youthfulness and the soft, fleeting nature of childhood.